1881 (from) Second Battalion “Duke of Cornwall’s Light infantry.”
Nicknames—These pertain to the late 46th; “Murray’s Buck’s” (from Colonel name (1743-64) and its smart appearance on home duty in Scottish Royal livery). “The Surprisers” (from an incident (1777) in the American War). “The Lacedemonians” (its Colonel once when under fire, made a disciplinarian speech concerning the Lacedemonians). Also in early days, “The Edinburgh Regiment.” “The Red Feathers.” “The Docs” (the initials).
Note.—“The Two Feathers” is a distinction of the 46th, a Light company of which, in 1777, with others were brigaded as “The Light Battalion.” The Americans were so harrassed by the Brigade that they vowed “No Quarter.” In derision, to prevent mistakes, the Light Battalion dyed their feathers red; the 46th Foot alone has retained the distinction.
55th
1757-82, The 55th Regiment of Foot. Also “Lord Howe’s” in 1858 and “Prideaux’s” in 1759.
1881 (from) Second Battalion “The Border Regiment.”
Nickname—“The Two Fives” (to the 55th for its number).
Notes.—The Dragon of China is on the Regimental Badge of the 55th in honor of the victorious campaign in China in 1840-42.
1st and 4th Battalions 60th.